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Ford launches Hsuehshan Tunnel Transformer Challenge in Taiwan; Mobility Challenge Series 2.0

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in 2014 ( earlier post ), Ford has launched the Hsuehshan Tunnel Transformer Challenge in Taiwan, which asks developers to submit traffic-busting solutions for the main highway artery between Taipei and popular tourist destination Yilan. Building on the success of Ford’s Innovate Mobility Challenge Series (IMCS) 1.0

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GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Reaches Milestone in Deploying New ESBWR

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GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) has completed its submittal of the design certification document for the Economic Simplified Boiling Water Reactor ( ESBWR ) to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)—a key milestone in deploying the new advanced nuclear reactor design. Earlier post.).

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UK Carbon Trust report says fuel cell vehicles could take more than 30% of mid-sized car market by 2050

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The report is specifically focused on the potential for technology from select UK companies to enable a disruptive step-change in fuel cell cost reduction to accelerate consumer uptake, leading to approximately double the number of fuel cell cars on the road globally by 2030 versus current expectations. 500,000 units per year).

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Perspective: Despite Solyndra’s death, the future of solar energy is sunny

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kWh average cost of electricity in the United States and globally. It is not only wise we devote our resources toward solar technology; it is essential. Increases in carbon dioxide concentration along with global surface temperatures are showing a decline in agricultural yields due to climate change. [ Resources. [

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Lumax and Italian ally gear up for new vehicle emission dynamics – ET Auto

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However, this was not the first time that LCAT had seen its products going global. According to him, rotational moulding has applications going beyond automotive to water tanks, modular plastic furniture “and whatever else on a massive scale”. The Toyota sign-up for exports was a big step forward,” said the CEO.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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The Swedish carmaker said 50% of its global sales should be fully-electric cars by 2025 and the other half hybrid models. a collaboration that could see the Taiwanese firm building Fisker electric cars for global markets beginning in 2023. – March 1, via Reuters. – February 25, via GreenCarReports.

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Stanford team reports new low-cost, non-precious metal catalyst for water splitting with performance close to platinum

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Researchers at Stanford University, with colleagues at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and other institutions, have developed a nickel-based electrocatalyst for low-cost water-splitting for hydrogen production with performance close to that of much more expensive commercial platinum electrocatalysts. Click to enlarge. V with good stability.

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